Roger Kareem Hamilton

Born June 3, 1988, at Harlem Hospital in New York, he was a resident of Monroe County since 1996.

He was a 2008 Pocono Mountain West High School graduate and had attended Northampton Community College in Tannersville. He just completed studies at Job Corps-Pittsburgh in June 2012 and earned CNA, CMA, and phlebotomy certifications with the intention of a career in nursing. Roger was talented in art and drawing, and pursued his love every chance he got. He worked as a summer intern with Pocono Council of the Arts and entered several contests of art ability.

Everyone who knew Roger will miss his infectious laugh, his jocular sense of humor, his broad smile and love of all things Madea, Lady Gaga and Michael Jackson. What mattered most to Roger was knowing he was loved and accepted by his family and friends and spending time with them.

He was predeceased by his beloved mother, Pauline Grace Hamilton, in 1993.

There will be a visitation from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Thomas Funeral Home, 401 N. Fifth St., Stroudsburg. Memorial funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Pearman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Roger's name to Tammy Watson c/o 216 Martha Lane, Blakeslee, PA 18610.